Mainstreet EquityTSX:MEQ -0.46%91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates TSX:MEQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$205.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Real Estate companies, Mainstreet Equity ranks better than 99.57% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MEQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.02
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mainstreet Equity was 0.02. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.01.
TSX:MEQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 99.57% of 696
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs TSX:MEQ: 0.02
During the past 12 months, Mainstreet Equity's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Mainstreet Equity Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Mainstreet Equity Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSX:MEQ vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mainstreet Equity Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Mainstreet Equity Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mainstreet Equity and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #3 out of 696 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mainstreet Equity's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.02. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Mainstreet Equity's value of 0.06 is 85.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #3 out of 696 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mainstreet Equity has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainstreet Equity's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #3 out of 696 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mainstreet Equity in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Mainstreet Equity's value of 0.06 is 85.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mainstreet Equity's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Mainstreet Equity has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.41, based on 696 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mainstreet Equity's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.06 is 85.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mainstreet Equity and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mainstreet Equity's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainstreet Equity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$205.24, compared to a current price of C$173.49 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 85.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.41. Mainstreet Equity's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainstreet Equity stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$173.49 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$205.24.
GuruFocus considers Mainstreet Equity to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MEQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.06 (500% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: C$205.24 vs. price of C$173.49 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.4% below the Real Estate median (#3 of 696)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mainstreet Equity Corp is a residential real estate company. It focused on acquiring and managing mid-market residential rental apartment buildings in markets. The company specializes in multi-family residential housing and operates within one business segment in three provinces located in Canada. Geographically, it operates in Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The majority of revenue is derived from Alberta. The company generates maximum revenue from rental income.
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